Gyroscopic Investing

jalanlong wrote: ↑Fri Oct 02, 2020 5:06 pm I have a significant number of Republicans in my family and almost all of them are of the opinion that if Biden wins the election, then Covid restrictions, shutdowns and media coverage will disappear, almost overnight.

I am actually of the opinion that it could go the opposite way, especially if Europe starts another round of shutdowns in the winter. Biden would be hard pressed to not follow their lead. And given that Democrat voters are listing the virus as their #1 issue for the election, I cannot see how he can avoid national shutdown orders and mask mandates unless he is prepared to go against his party and constituency within a month of being elected.

What are your opinions as to the future of Covid strategy if Biden wins?

Simonjester wrote: i would guess it depends on how close they think they are to pulling off a full tyranny,
- if they cant do full tyranny and need support from, and popularity with Americans, the virus vanishes....
- if they can do full tyranny they will lock back down, then it will be one thing after the next to keep things locked down and under martial law, until it is the new norm and nobody remembers what freedom was...

Simonjester wrote: hedging their bets? if small business and competition are wiped out/locked down, then they and their money/influence are the new state. If things go back to status quo they are influencing policy from the not so deep shadows, to their advantage as always...